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Bali police confirm DNA matches Ukrainian kidnapping victim

The Bali Regional Police reported that DNA tests on human remains discovered at Ketewel Beach in Gianyar District ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 2:08 pm

PM Orban says Hungary will stop transit shipments crucial for Ukraine

Prime Minister Orban accused Kyiv of blackmail and said Hungary would use all means at its disposal until oil flows resume

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:39 pm

Singapore announces new committee to strengthen Indian community identity

The INEI committee will be chaired by Senior Minister of State for Transport and Law Murali Pillai, as well as Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash, both of whom are of Indian origin

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:37 pm

South Korea, U.S. militaries discuss moving Patriot missiles to Iran war, Seoul says

Cho Hyun was responding to questions at a Parliamentary hearing following media reports on March 6 that units of the U.S. mobile missile interceptor system had been moved to the Osan Air Base in South Korea from other locations in the country

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:35 pm

Iranian Minister at Raisina Dialogue slams U.S. attack on 'unarmed' vessel returning from India

Saeed Khatibzadeh, blasting the U.S. for killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said cherry-picking of international law cannot be acceptable.

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:14 pm

SpiceJet to operate 14 special flights from UAE on March 6

The carrier will operate 9 flights from Fujairah to Mumbai, 4 services to Delhi and 1 from Dubai to Pune, according to a statement

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:13 pm

Ethiopia rebels committed summary executions; gang-raped women, girls: Amnesty International

Amnesty interviewed 10 survivors of sexual violence in two districts of Oromia, including seven who were minors at the time of their assaults, as well as health professionals

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:07 pm

Capcoms Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 5 Million Units!

-Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales ofResident Evil Requiem, released on February ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 12:52 pm

Indonesia needs 150,000 more engineers for the digital sector: Govt

Indonesia is in need of an additional 150,000 engineers over the next six years to support the development of the ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 12:46 pm

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a stop gap measure.

BBC 6 Mar 2026 12:41 pm

BGN fires free meals kitchen head over child abuse case in Lampung

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) dismissed the head of an SPPG, or kitchen serving under the Free ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 12:21 pm

Baznas distributes over 50 thousand iftar meals to people in need

The National Alms Agency (Baznas) has distributed 55,150 ready-to-eat meal packages for iftar or fast-breaking meals ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 11:59 am

China kicks off annual wo sessions, spotlight on new five-year plan

China on Wednesday began its annual two sessions, an event that carries extra weight this year as it is set ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 11:36 am

China's top political advisory body starts annual session

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 11:33 am

Realistic growth target shows China's economic resilience

China's 2026 economic growth target reflects a realistic yet ambitious vision from policymakers as the country ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 11:29 am

Australian troops on board U.S. submarine that sank Iranian ship: PM Anthony Albanese

The personnel were on the submarine as part of training arrangements under AUKUS, a multi-decade defence pact with Britain and the United States, Mr. Albanese said

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 11:13 am

U.S. judge to meet parties on Trump-tariff refunds in closed-door 'settlement conference'

Government lawyers have said the process for refunding President Donald Trumps signature tariffs was unprecedented in scope and would require manual review of tens of millions of tariff payments.

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 11:06 am

Indonesia calls WTO fisheries subsidy ban unfair to developing nations

Indonesia views the standardized ban on fisheries subsidies under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 10:32 am

Indonesian clerics back Prabowo policy on Gulf tensions

Indonesian Islamic clerics on Thursday backed President Prabowo Subiantos policies, including his stance on ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 10:30 am

Prabowo seeks clerics' backing on Indonesia's Gulf crisis stance

President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday sought support from Indonesian Islamic clerics over ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 10:27 am

Prabowo gains Middle East support to mediate US-Iran conflict

President Prabowo Subianto received backing from several Middle Eastern and other Islamic countries for ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 10:26 am

Minister urges waste reform in Bali to safeguard Indonesia's tourism

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized the importance of Bali reforming its waste management system to ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 9:30 am

Prabowo says Indonesia joined BoP after consulting Gulf states

President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesias decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP), initiated by US President ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 8:53 am

Unicharm Group Discloses Global Initiatives in Conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8

-Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) is accelerating its business operations to bridge the global gender gap while ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 8:53 am

Prabowo, Pakistan PM plan Tehran visit to curb Middle East tensions

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have had a phone call discussing ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 8:25 am

Xsolla Strengthens Presence in Emerging Markets With Vietnam Acquisition and Becomes the First Licensed Merchant of Record Solution in the Country

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 8:20 am

Prabowo vows Indonesia will quit BoP if Palestine goal ignored

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his readiness to withdraw Indonesia from the Board of Peace (BoP), initiated by ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 7:24 am

Bali tourism stable despite global geopolitical tensions: govt

Indonesias tourism ministry says Balis tourism sector has remained stable in recent weeks, despite global ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

Conflicts cant be resolved solely by military action, says PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine

Finland President Alexander Stubb says international politics was unpredictable, where might is right and violence have once again become a foreign policy tool of choice

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:14 pm

Indonesia sets age limits on digital platforms to protect children

Indonesia has introduced new rules restricting childrens access to highrisk digital platforms, aiming to curb ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 10:08 pm

SkyDrive Completes First Demo Flights in Tokyo

-SkyDrive Inc. (SkyDrive), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

Indonesia pushes waste sorting to cut landfill pollution

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called on all stakeholders to strengthen waste sorting efforts to prevent ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

Indonesia targets 6 million motorcycles for EV conversion each year

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Indonesian government is preparing measures to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

Indonesia issues new rules to boost school safety, mental health

Indonesias education minister has unveiled new rules to foster safe, supportive schools and strengthen ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:17 pm

Iran-Israel war: CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams scheduled till March 11 in West Asia

For Class 12, the exam scheduled on March 7 has been postponed and the situation will be reviewed for future exams

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:07 pm

Indonesia distributes $50 million disaster aid to flood victims

The Ministry of Social Affairs has begun distributing several types of adaptive disaster social assistance funds ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:02 pm

Why Is Afghanistan Developing a Drone Industry?

Air and air-defense capabilities remain Afghanistans most vulnerable security component.

The Diplomat 5 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

Explained | Irans political system

Unlike the President, the Supreme Leader doesnt have any fixed term. Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has had only two Supreme Leaders Khomeini (who died in 1989) and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated by a joint American-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 7:00 pm

Govt pushes researchindustry integration for economic growth

Indonesias Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry is urging stronger university and research roles ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 6:30 pm

Nepal polls: a defining moment that asks many questions

No party is expected to win a majority on its own; while Balendra Shah is the frontrunner, he may need support from the older political elite who too are eyeing a comeback after the Gen Z protests

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 5:08 pm

Government: Free Nutritious Meals program doesn't cut education budget

The government has emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program does not reduce the education budget, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 5:05 pm

Health minister urges immunization amid measles outbreaks

Indonesias Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called for urgent measles immunization as outbreaks spread ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:44 pm

Prabowo urges universities to back cleanenergy push

President Prabowo Subianto has asked Indonesian universities to support the acceleration of solar power development and ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:41 pm

Indonesia launches cross-sector push on child mental health

Indonesia has launched a cross-sector initiative to address rising mental health problems among children, with nine ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:34 pm

Indonesia won't raise subsidized fuel prices despite global oil surge

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the government will not raise the price of ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:04 pm

Indonesia eyes export gains amid supply disruptions

Indonesia can capitalize on export opportunities arising from disruptions in global supply chains as geopolitical ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 3:59 pm

Veteran Bihar chief minister to step down for move to parliament

Nitish Kumar says the state's new government will have his full cooperation and guidance.

BBC 5 Mar 2026 2:50 pm

Indonesia to reconnect Sumatran elephant corridors in Riau

Indonesias Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will reconnect fragmented corridors for ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:49 pm

RI Govt says Fitch outlook cut reflects global war risks

Indonesia's outlook downgrade by Fitch Ratings reflects mounting global economic pressures stemming from escalating ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:43 pm

Search resumes as Merapi volcanic mudflows recede in Central Java

Search operations resumed on Thursday after flash floods mixed with volcanic debris from Mount Merapi receded in ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:21 pm

RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge

Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:15 pm

The Hindu e-book on Iran offers a look at threats facing the Islamic Republic

This e-book explores a nation grappling with the gradual decay of its original revolutionary ideals, its Resistance Economy that is designed to survive but not thrive, and the future of the Axis of Resistance.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Sri Lanka says second Iranian ship awaits entry

Sri Lanka on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) said it had recovered over 80 bodies of Iranian sailors killed after a U.S. submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate - IRIS Dena - off Galle, the island's southern coastal town

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Indonesia says migrant workers in Middle Eastsafe amid tensions

Indonesias minister for the protection of migrant workers said on Thursday that the condition of Indonesian ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:09 pm

Indonesia remains profitable on US crude despite rising oil prices

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia can remain profitable while importing crude from the United ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:58 pm

Bali allowed to reopen incinerators for woodwaste

Indonesias environment minister has reauthorized the use of incinerators in Bali under strict conditions, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:46 pm

Indonesia deploys 841 ships for 2026 Eid sea travel

Indonesias Transportation Ministry will deploy 841 ships with capacity for about 3.2 million passengers ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:38 pm

Indonesia unveils multi-business forestry plan in Vienna Summit

Indonesia introduced its multi-business forestry strategy at a global forestry summit in Vienna, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

RI Govt warns traders to keep meet, egg prices below cap

Indonesias agriculture minister warned traders to keep prices of beef, chicken and eggs below government caps, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:25 pm

Indonesia seeks release of two Pertamina vessels in Hormuz Strait

The Indonesian government is currently negotiating the release of two tankers belonging to PT Pertamina International ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:22 pm

Indonesia, UAE discuss Middle East tensions in phone call

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a phone call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:18 pm

Indonesia starts US crude imports amid Middle East tensions

Indonesia has begun gradually importing crude oil from the United States as part of efforts to diversify supplies away ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:13 pm

Jakarta prepares quick steps to handle dry-season air pollution

The Jakarta provincial government is preparing measures to curb air pollution during the dry season expected from early ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:07 pm

Cambridge drives a new era of digital maturity for the age of AI

As digital literacy moves to the forefront of education reforms worldwide, the International Education group at ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

Never Miss a Message: Agoda's Customer Support Now Travels With You

Digital travel platformAgoda has introduced a continuous, cross-device customer support experience, allowing ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:02 pm

Bali Immigration helps police track suspects in kidnapping case

The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali is assisting police in monitoring the movements of foreign nationals ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:02 pm

The Next Global AI Trend Has a Face: Kindred Labs Partners With IPX (LINE FRIENDS, BT21) to Turn Characters Into Everyday AI

-Kindred Labs today announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS), the globally ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 12:24 pm

U.S. will bitterly regret attacking IRIS Dena: Iranian Foreign Minister

The official reaction from Tehran comes a day after a U.S. submarine attacked Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lankas southern coast

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

Indonesia to boost oil storage amid Middle East conflict

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, confirmed that foreign investors have agreed to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:57 am

Sugiono, Saudi FM discuss Middle East de-escalation

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:36 am

Indonesian Immigration arrests 13 Japanese nationals in scam raid

The Bogor Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office arrested 13 Japanese citizens suspected of scamming during a foreigner ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:28 am

More than 100 C-suite Retail Leaders to Speak at NRF 2026 APAC

The National Retail Federation and global event organizer Comexposium today unveiled thefull conference ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:27 am

Big Tech group tells Pentagon's Hegseth they are 'concerned' about Anthropic supply-chain risk designation

The letter is the first significant support Anthropic has received from the tech industry, a group of companies that includes its investors, suppliers and customers

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:10 am

AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needs

To develop and use AI, the main players in the sector use data centres, whose chips and servers consume a lot of electricity

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:03 am

Iran-Israel war: Who are the Kurds, why US may align with them?

With a global population of 30 to 45 million people, they are one of the significant stateless ethnic group.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:03 am

Nepal goes to polls in first election since Gen Z protests

Guwahati: Voters across Nepal began streaming into polling stations on Thursday morning to cast their ballots in a watershed general election, first since the Gen Z-led uprising that toppled the government of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli last year. Polling for all 165 constituencies commenced at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude at [] The post Nepal goes to polls in first election since Gen Z protests appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 5 Mar 2026 10:59 am

Use of Afghan soil for terror against Pakistan unacceptable: Army chief Munir

Asim Munir visited Wana in South Waziristan district along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:58 am

Operation Epic Fury Moves East: The Iran Conflict Has Left the Middle East

The possibility of expansion, into Asia and elsewhere, is no longer theoretical.

The Diplomat 5 Mar 2026 10:42 am

OpenAI looking at contract with NATO, source says

OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, Amazon and others, announced a deal late last week to deploy its technology in the Pentagons classified network

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:12 am

Yiwu Dazzling the World in the Year of the Horse

A news report fromYiwu Media Convergence Center: On the stage of the CMG(China Media Group) 2026 Year of the ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 9:37 am

China lowers economic growth target to 4.5-5% amid global, domestic uncertainties

China's economy grew by 5% last year to $20.01 trillion, riding high on the robust exports despite U.S. tariffs, while domestic consumption, its bugbear, remained sluggish.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 9:04 am

Thailand RISE Fund Positions Thai Research for Global Innovation Impact

Thailand has launched a new phase in its national research and innovation strategy with the introduction of the ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:41 am

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends

- Debut of the Hard Pure Gold & Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association pavilions, events deliver ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:38 am

Nepal goes to polls in first general election since government-toppling Gen Z protests last year

The voting started at 7 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m.; the counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:11 am

Canada, Australia must join forces to resist great power hegemony: Carney

Mark Carney spoke in the nations capital on the third day of an official visit to Australia, a trip aimed at bringing in investment and deepening ties with a fellow middle power partner

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 7:07 am

Mary Kay Goes for Gold in Global Manufacturing Standards

-Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 6:49 am

Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on conflict

The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out; the vote forced them to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 4:56 am

U.S. House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the subpoena proposed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina in a sign of continued frustration with the department's review and release of a tranche of documents regarding the disgraced financier

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 3:09 am

Spain denies U.S. claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

We will not be complicit in something that is harmful to the world and contrary to our values and interests, simply out of fear of retaliation, Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said after Trump had lashed out at Sanchez's government, calling Spain a errible ally

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:00 am

MPR chairman signals possibility of Indonesia leaving Board of Peace

The Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia, Ahmad Muzani, signaled the ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 11:11 pm